AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewable Energy Build-Out: Masdar and Montenegro’s EPCG have moved their 2 GW clean-power partnership into execution, signing agreements for 150 MW of solar (115 MW Štedim + 35 MW Krupac) and exploring 400+ MW of pumped hydro storage to balance the grid and boost renewables. Energy Transition Permitting: Qair secured a building permit for its 50 MW Rudine solar project in Nikšić, with construction expected in the coming years as it expands its local 250 MW pipeline. EU Tech & Research: Montenegro’s EU accession is framed as a potential boost for the research and innovation ecosystem, but experts warn it won’t work automatically without stronger national co-financing and tighter academia-industry links. Telecom Governance: Montenegro’s telecom regulator EKIP removed Marija Konjevic as Director and appointed Elvis Babacic as Acting Director while a permanent pick is prepared. Visa Policy Update: Montenegro adopted changes aligning its visa regime with the EU, adding visas from 1 Nov 2026 for Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, with applications routed via VFS centers. Healthcare Tech (Regional): Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduced robotically assisted bronchoscopy (MONARCH) for more precise lung nodule biopsies, supporting earlier diagnosis.
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